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Care & Connect Autism Fair brings resources together for autistic community 

June 3, 2026 6:15 pm

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders held its first Care and Connect Autism Fair Saturday, giving Santa Clarita’s autistic residents a panoramic view of the resources in their community that may have flown under their radar.   Inside the center’s Santa Clarita office, businesses with services specifically for autistic clients manned booths squeezed side-by-side, offering everything from martial arts instruction to haircuts and dental services.   State Sen. Suzette Valladares, R-Acton, who hosted the fair, gave certificates of appreciation

College briefs

College Brief for May 14

May 14, 2026 10:03 am

Selle elected to membership in Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi  Rebekah Selle, of Canyon Country, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the

The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized outstanding student filmmakers at the recent Healthy Relationships PSA Awards Ceremony. Pictured: award recipients from Valencia High School, along with representatives of the SCV Sheriff’s Station and the Hart district. Courtesy photo.

Hart district honors student filmmakers at PSA awards  

May 13, 2026 5:37 pm

News release  The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized outstanding student filmmakers at the Healthy Relationships PSA Awards Ceremony held on April 24 at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, said a news

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City to host Critter Fair at Hart Park 

May 13, 2026 5:28 pm

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Critter Fair returns to William S. Hart Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing a long-standing community tradition with a

Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on April 25. Courtesy photo.

Over 70 attend FYI open house 

May 13, 2026 1:20 pm

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence welcomed more than 70 community members to its first open house on Saturday, April 25.   Attendees learned how FYI supports local foster youth who are aging out of the foster care system, equipping them

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Assistance League provides sixth-grade students outfits for graduation 

May 13, 2026 12:44 pm

News release  Assistance League of Santa Clarita, a chapter of Assistance League, a national nonprofit organization, invited 120 local students, referred by their schools, to a shopping event April 26 to prepare them for their upcoming promotion to middle school.  Each

Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 recognized Cooper Kehoe as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism Essay Contest. Courtesy photo.

Elks announce ‘Americanism’ essay contest winner 

May 13, 2026 12:19 pm

News release  Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 proudly recognized Cooper Kehoe, an eighth‑grade member of the Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines, as the first‑place winner in the eighth‑grade division of this year’s Elks Americanism

Teacher Tribute celebrates 42 years  

May 12, 2026 5:34 pm

Continuing a decades-old Santa Clarita Valley tradition, the SCV Education Foundation welcomed educators and aspiring teachers Friday evening to celebrate local education under one roof during the 42nd annual Teacher Tribute.  Representatives

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HMNH appoints Kelly Galbo as VP and chief nursing officer  

May 12, 2026 1:56 pm

News release  Kelly Galbo has been appointed vice president and chief nursing officer of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, the hospital announced in a news release.  “Galbo brings extensive experience in nursing leadership, with a strong

Ideally, creating a kitchen that allows you to age in place should start well before it’s needed. Consider incorporating key features whenever you’re doing renovations to your kitchen. Adobe Stock Photo.

Aging in place: Kitchen retrofits and renovations that work 

May 12, 2026 10:39 am

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing writer  Ideally, creating a kitchen that allows you to age in place should start well before it’s needed. Consider incorporating key features whenever you’re doing renovations to your kitchen.   If you

Runners participate in the 41st annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic run ahead of the parade on July 4, 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

42nd Annual Independence Day Classic returns  

May 11, 2026 5:25 pm

News release  The Santa Clarita Runners Club announced the return of the 42nd Annual Fourth of July Independence Day Classic.  This year’s event will feature three activities for participants of all ages and abilities, including a Kid K, a 5K run, and a 1